“Thank you for not making me wear that one,” she said.

“You’re welcome.”

I put the box on the shelf.

The gift dress stayed stored separately; accepting it hadn’t required wearing it or using it as an answer to Richard’s conduct.

Emily carried the empty hanger to the closet, then ran back to check whether the bear was still facing the right way.

By five forty, the cake was outside on a white plate.

Rebecca brought four forks.